Identification Number: 00CT11U01met01
Kerkenes Inventory ID: K00.102
Classification: Metal / Copper Alloy
Finding Type: Tack
Item: Decorative dome-headed copper alloy tack
Material: Copper Alloy
Images
Photograph 05dpnk1007 by Murat Akar.Drawing by Isabelle Ruben.
Description
Decorative dome-headed copper alloy tack, forming about one third of a sphere, shank missing. Very shallow incised double lines in the form of a cross with the more closely spaced lines of the horizontal arms (as drawn) appearing to wrap around the vertical, the upper left quarter is divided by a narrow double line, the other three quarters by single lines.
Dimensions
Diameter: 18 mm.Height: 5 mm.
Context
Cappadocia Gate, from the stone rubble in front of the city wall on the southwest side of the gate.